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Do the kinkajous migrate or hibernate?
Neither. Technically, kinkajou do not hibernate, but they do go into a period of winter torpor. This means its body temperature drops to the point where it will remain curled up and asleep on cold days, but will become active, foraging for food, on milder days,
Do hamsters hibernate and why d they hibernate?
No!! Hamsters are not true hibernators. Hamsters like to be in the range of 65 75 degree Fahrenheit. If the temperature drops below 40 degrees Fahrenheit they may go into a temporary hibernating state. This temporary hibernating state is called torpor: Torpor is a form of dormancy that is very similar to hibernation. But the difference between hibernation and torpor is how long the animals sleep times vary and how much the animal's bodies slow down. Torpor is a state of regulated hypothermia in an Endotherm: An Endotherm is an animal that is capable of maintaining its body temperature above the temperature of the external environment. Torpor may last just a few hours but usually no more than a day. Some mammals that live through cold periods when food is hard to find especially very small mammals have the ability to let their body temperature drop. Hamsters can go into this hibernating state and they have retained the ability to do so in captivity. A true hibernation is a state of dormancy that allows an animal to conserve energy during the winter months when food is in short supply. During hibernation animals slow their metabolism to a very low level, this allow them to use their energy reserves stored as body fat at a much slower rate. If you have a hibernating hamster in this sleeping (torpor) state it may appear that all life is extinct in the hamster and it may appear to be life-less (dead). It will not respond to sound, handling or touching. A hibernating hamster will curl up into a ball in the nest, this is to conserve heat in the abdominal region. You will be able to pick the hamster up without him knowing it, and will not wake up on handling. But close observation will reveal the hamster's whiskers (vibrissae) are still twitching. The hamster still has to breath when in torpor, although very very slowly this can be seen on close observation. The hamster must be aroused by slowly warming and gentle handling and stroking. After the arousal period it may be noted that hamster will be little groggy and trembling this will last only for a very short time.Thanks for listneaning and if u dont understand basicly the temperature needs to be 15C+ or it will hibernate and die and i knoe that because it happend to me enyway good luck
How does one recognize torpor in an animal?
Torpor in an animal is a state of reduced activity and metabolism like hibernation that allows animals to go longer without food. Animals like rodents, bats, and some birds undergo daily torpor periods. An animal in this state would be sluggish and unresponsive.
What months do chipmunks hibernate?
The time has 2 do with what type of squirrel it is... Comment and tell me what type of squirrel :) well chipmunks do not hibernate, they go into torpor, it is sleep that can last for a few days at time
Do reptiles hibernate?
Yes, reptiles do hibernate because they are cold-blooded and when it gets cold they con't move around quickly, so the go into hiding and hibernate.
Do raccoon torpor?
Raccoons do not hibernate but during severe winter weather they will go into a period of reduced activity and sleep in their dens until conditions improve.
Do bears hibernate or they just walk around?
no they just walk around this is called torpor it is still a deep sleep but not deeper then a hibernate sleep if you want the real answer just go on raz kids.com if you want the real answer go to level M then look on hibernation then read the whole thing im reading and right now i am on level M
Do the kinkajous migrate or hibernate?
Neither. Technically, kinkajou do not hibernate, but they do go into a period of winter torpor. This means its body temperature drops to the point where it will remain curled up and asleep on cold days, but will become active, foraging for food, on milder days,
do kinkajous migrate or hibernate?
Neither. Technically, kinkajou do not hibernate, but they do go into a period of winter torpor. This means its body temperature drops to the point where it will remain curled up and asleep on cold days, but will become active, foraging for food, on milder days,
What are ways that organisms deal with unfavorable environmental conditions?
Organisms adapt to adverse environmental conditions in various ways. Some will migrate to other areas (many bird species). Some will go into a state of dormancy (deciduous trees). Some will hibernate or aestivate.
Which marsupials go into torpor?
Marsupials which go into torpor include the numbat, marsupial mole and other species of pygmy possums except for the Mountain Pygmy possum.
Is a hibernating bear a living thing?
Bears do not truly hibernate but do go into a torpor (sleep) during colder months when food is scarce. However, it is not a true hibernation and the bears can quickly awaken if disturbed. Yes, they are a living thing and only are sleeping.
Do winter bears hibernate?
It would go against all their survival instincts if they hibernated in the summer They give birth to their young during the hibernation period, in the winter . Being such a large mammal, they need time to nurture their young in relative protection from large males who have no qualms about eating a sows babies. Over the millennial of evolution they have become instinctual about hibernation. By the time the cubs are nine months or so, they have developed enough skills to survive with their mother's help. After they reach the age of two years they go off on their own
What type of bear does not hibernate?
All kinds of bears technically don't hibernate. They enter into a phase called torpor which is like a deep slumber but they can awaken and often do from their slumber.Panda Bears, sun bears, and sloth bears do not hybernate.
Do humans have a torpor?
Nope. I'm glad too because if we had to go into torpor then we'd have to sleep underground in the mud. Yuck! That would get my new spring wardrobe all gross! :0)
Do hamsters hibernate and why d they hibernate?
No!! Hamsters are not true hibernators. Hamsters like to be in the range of 65 75 degree Fahrenheit. If the temperature drops below 40 degrees Fahrenheit they may go into a temporary hibernating state. This temporary hibernating state is called torpor: Torpor is a form of dormancy that is very similar to hibernation. But the difference between hibernation and torpor is how long the animals sleep times vary and how much the animal's bodies slow down. Torpor is a state of regulated hypothermia in an Endotherm: An Endotherm is an animal that is capable of maintaining its body temperature above the temperature of the external environment. Torpor may last just a few hours but usually no more than a day. Some mammals that live through cold periods when food is hard to find especially very small mammals have the ability to let their body temperature drop. Hamsters can go into this hibernating state and they have retained the ability to do so in captivity. A true hibernation is a state of dormancy that allows an animal to conserve energy during the winter months when food is in short supply. During hibernation animals slow their metabolism to a very low level, this allow them to use their energy reserves stored as body fat at a much slower rate. If you have a hibernating hamster in this sleeping (torpor) state it may appear that all life is extinct in the hamster and it may appear to be life-less (dead). It will not respond to sound, handling or touching. A hibernating hamster will curl up into a ball in the nest, this is to conserve heat in the abdominal region. You will be able to pick the hamster up without him knowing it, and will not wake up on handling. But close observation will reveal the hamster's whiskers (vibrissae) are still twitching. The hamster still has to breath when in torpor, although very very slowly this can be seen on close observation. The hamster must be aroused by slowly warming and gentle handling and stroking. After the arousal period it may be noted that hamster will be little groggy and trembling this will last only for a very short time.Thanks for listneaning and if u dont understand basicly the temperature needs to be 15C+ or it will hibernate and die and i knoe that because it happend to me enyway good luck
How does one recognize torpor in an animal?
Torpor in an animal is a state of reduced activity and metabolism like hibernation that allows animals to go longer without food. Animals like rodents, bats, and some birds undergo daily torpor periods. An animal in this state would be sluggish and unresponsive.
